Photograph of individuals preparing for a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Black and white photographs are set up on an altar. Two archways decorated with paper flowers are visible. A sign in the background reads "Railroad Crossing." The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of individuals preparing for a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Black and white photographs and paper flowers are arranged on an altar. A woman wearing skeleton face makeup and a traditionally embroidered skirt stands in front of the altar. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of individuals dancing at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. A woman faces away from the camera. She wears a yellow dress with ribbonwork tiers and lace. A young girl dances on the right. She wears a similar style dress that is blue in color. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of young dancers at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The dancers wear colorful floral dresses and blue braided ribbons in their hair. Their faces are painted white and black. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and an unnamed woman at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Orozco, left, wears a sleeveless floral blouse and red beaded necklace. The unnamed woman, right, wears a red blouse. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of altars at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The space is set up like a graveyard. Each altar is contained within a square of colored fabric. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of altars at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The space is set up like a graveyard. Each altar is contained within a square of colored fabric. Individuals walk around the space. In the foreground a man stands on a ladder as he decorates a metal frame with yellow tape. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of a young male patron standing in front of an altar during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The altar is decorated with flowers, fruit, candles, small skull statues, and colorful cloth. An archway standing over the altar is decorated with yellow and orange paper flowers.

Photograph of four small costumed dogs during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man and woman hold the dogs' leashes. Altars and patrons in costume can be seen in the background. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of two individuals preparing an altar during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. They adjust a piece of cloth laid on the altar. A framed painting rests on the altar. A yellow archway and cross are affixed to the wall behind it.

Photograph of a man in costume during a Day of the Dead parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The man holds a wooden staff. He wears a white apron that has an illustration of the Virgin Mary printed on it. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of a woman holding a sign during a Day of the Dead parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The sign reads: "La Escuela Allan celebra Día de los Muertos." She wears a denim jacket. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of a school group during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The children stand in a gallery. They wear name tags. The walls of the gallery are decorated with colored paper and silver stars.

Newspaper clipping discussing the 40th anniversary marking the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy, and how it marked the end of dreams and the beginning of a terrible decade. There are red markings in pen that were made by Charles E. Reagan, Jr., during his research on President John F. Kennedy.

Photograph of a man inciting a round of applause on stage while playing the guitar outside of the Broken Spoke bar located in Austin, Texas. He wears a guitar strap with "Ray" printed on its surface.

Photograph of a performance inside of the Broken Spoke bar located in Austin, Texas. The performers are wearing cowboy hats while playing a fiddle, guitars, and the drums on stage. The photo is taken from underneath the musicians.

Photograph of audience members watching a string orchestra on stage outside of the Broken Spoke bar located in Austin, Texas.

Photograph of a performance inside of the Broken Spoke bar located in Austin, Texas. The performers are wearing cowboy hats while playing a fiddle and drums on stage. The photo is taken from underneath the musicians.

Photograph of a bass player standing on stage during a performance outside of the Broken Spoke bar located in Austin, Texas.

Photograph of an electric violin player performing on stage with a band during the Texas Western Swing Fiddling Showcase, held at the Broken Spoke bar, located in Austin, Texas. The photo is a close up of the performer.

Photograph of a fiddler performing on a darkened stage at the Broken Spoke bar, located in Austin, Texas. The photo is a close up of the performer.

Photograph of contestants of the Texas Western Swing Fiddling Showcase standing on stage inside of the Broken Spoke bar, located in Austin, Texas. The audience is visible watching the performers in the foreground.

Photograph of two fiddlers performing on stage outside of the Broken Spoke bar located in Austin, Texas. The photo is a close up of the two musicians.

Photograph of couple dancing on a wooden desk outside of the Broken Spoke bar located in Austin, Texas. They stand underneath a string of lights at night.